34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

77°
H 81°
L 69°
SSW
5mph
Low tide
1:14 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 1:14 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:23 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 1869

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:484.35:565.612:100.111:57 AM2.36:005:49Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:194.86:505.912:52-0.112:471.76:015:48Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:515.27:416.01:31-0.21:351.16:025:47Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:245.68:306.02:08-0.22:230.56:025:45New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:585.99:205.72:450.03:110.16:035:44New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:356.110:125.33:220.44:01-0.26:045:43New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:146.211:104.84:000.94:55-0.26:055:41Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:566.14:401.55:53-0.16:055:40Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:154.311:43 AM5.85:242.16:570.16:065:39Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:333.912:395.46:162.68:130.36:075:37First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:153.81:485.07:303.09:360.46:085:36First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:513.93:154.89:313.110:460.46:095:35First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:524.24:354.711:032.911:420.46:095:33First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:334.55:394.812:022.56:105:32Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:034.76:304.812:270.412:462.16:115:31Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:284.87:134.91:030.51:231.76:125:30Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:505.07:504.81:330.71:551.36:135:28Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:125.18:264.71:590.92:241.06:145:27Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:345.39:004.62:231.12:540.86:145:26Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:565.49:364.42:451.33:260.66:155:25Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:195.510:154.23:091.64:000.56:165:24Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:445.511:003.93:341.94:380.46:175:23Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:115.411:533.74:002.25:210.56:185:21Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:435.34:272.66:100.56:195:20Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:013.511:23 AM5.15:002.97:100.66:205:19Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:323.412:174.95:503.28:220.66:205:18Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:093.61:334.77:293.49:370.56:215:17Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:013.93:094.79:343.210:380.46:225:16Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:374.34:314.810:552.611:280.26:235:15Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:094.85:385.011:531.96:245:14Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:425.36:385.112:110.212:441.26:255:13Waning Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Barbara, CA?

Santa Barbara, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Barbara, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide data for Santa Barbara, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411340. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411340.

What is the moon phase in Santa Barbara, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Barbara, CA is Waning Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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